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  Switzerland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Switzerland is a federation of relatively autonomous cantons, some of which have a history of confederacy that goes back more than 700 years, arguably putting them among the world's oldest surviving republics.
Switzerland is not a member state of the EU but applied for membership therein in May 1992.
Switzerland has four official languages: German (64%; yellow) in the north and centre, French (19%; purple) to the west, Italian (8%; green) in the south, and finally Romansh, a Romance language spoken by a small minority (<1%; red) in the southeastern canton of Graubünden and parts of Ticino.
www.peekskill.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Switzerland   (2323 words)

  
 Foreign relations of Switzerland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Foreign relations of Switzerland are the primary responsibility of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) (known as the "Political Department" from 1848 to 1979).
Switzerland (mainly Geneva) is home to many international governmental and nongovernmental organizations, including the International Committee of the Red Cross (whose flag is essentially the Swiss flag with colors reversed, the Red Cross historically being a Swiss organization).
Switzerland is a party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Switzerland   (1082 words)

  
 international relations of switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Switzerland had already previously been involved as party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice and member of most UN specialized agencies as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Switzerland has long participated in many UN activities, including the Economic Commission for Europe, UN Environment Program, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UN Conference on Trade and Development, UN Industrial Development Organization, and the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
Traditionally, Switzerland has avoided alliances that might entail military, political, or direct economic action, but in recent years the Swiss have broadened the scope of activities in which they feel able to participate without compromising their neutrality.
www.yourencyclopedia.net /international_relations_of_switzerland.html   (1047 words)

  
 International relations of Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Switzerland had alreadypreviously been involved as party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice and member of most UN specialized agencies as well as the International Atomic EnergyAgency.
Switzerland (mainly Geneva)is home to many international governmental and nongovernmental organizations, including the International Committee of theRed Cross (whose flag is essentially the Swiss flag with colors reversed, the Red Cross historically being a Swissorganization).
Switzerland in October 2000 implemented anordinance to enforce UN sanctions against the Taliban (UNSCR 1267), which itsubsequently amended in April 2001 in accord with tighter UN regulations (UNSCR 1333).
www.therfcc.org /international-relations-of-switzerland-243941.html   (961 words)

  
 International relations of Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Switzerland had already previously been involved party to the Statute of the International Court of Justice and member of most UN specialized as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Switzerland maintains diplomatic relations with almost all and historically has served as a neutral intermediary and host to major international conferences.
Switzerland (mainly Geneva) is home to many international governmental nongovernmental organizations including the International Committee of the Red Cross (whose flag is essentially the Swiss with colors reversed the Red Cross historically a Swiss organization).
www.freeglossary.com /International_relations_of_Switzerland   (1116 words)

  
 Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Switzerland was not involved militarily in either world war.
Switzerland is not yet a member state of the EU, but has been (together with Liechtenstein) surrounded by EU territory since the joining of Austria in 1995.
Switzerland voted against membership in the European Economic Area in December 1992 and has since maintained and developed its relationships with other European countries via bilateral agreements.
www.yotor.com /wiki/en/sw/Switzerland.htm   (1655 words)

  
 Foreign relations of Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Switzerland Information about Switzerland, consular services, society, culture and arts, events in Switzerland and Japan.
Switzerland Swiss Embassy in Copenhagen, describing Swiss-Danish relations.
Switzerland Representing Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein in the Republic of the Philippines.
www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Foreign_relations_of_Switzerland.html   (430 words)

  
 The EU's relations with Switzerland - Overview
Switzerland is geographically located in the middle of the EU and shares culture, language and economic integration with its neighbouring countries.
In 2002 Switzerland's main trading partner was the EU, which absorbed 61% of its exports and supplied 77.5% of its imports.
After a record growth of 3% in 2000, the Swiss economy did not escape the international slowdown in 2001 and 2002, slowing substantially to a modest growth of 0.9%.
europa.eu.int /comm/external_relations/switzerland/intro   (1399 words)

  
 Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The conflict between Catholic and Protestant cantons persisted, erupting in further violence at the battles of Villmergen in 1656 and 1712.
However, Swiss law is gradually being adjusted to that of the EU and the government has signed a number of bilateral agreements with the European Union.
Switzerland has four official languages: German (64%; yellow) in the north and centre, French (19%; purple) to the west, Italian (8%; green) in the south, and finally Romansh, a Romance language spoken by a small minority (
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/S/Switzerland.htm   (2154 words)

  
 Switzerland
Switzerland, in central Europe, is the land of the Alps.
Most of Switzerland is composed of a mountainous plateau bordered by the great bulk of the Alps on the south and by the Jura Mountains on the northwest.
Geneva was the seat of the League of Nations (later the European headquarters of the United Nations) and of a number of international organizations.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108012.html   (882 words)

  
 The Albert Gallatin Fellowship in International Affairs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The Albert Gallatin Fellowship in International Affairs was established in 1976 by the FERIS Foundation of America.
The award for the coming academic year provides for up to nine months of study at the Graduate Institute of International Studies, University of Geneva, Switzerland by an American candidate for the Ph.D. who is actively engaged in dissertation research of the Doctorate within the field of International Relations.
It aims to provide students with an international perspective, essential if they are to teach international relations or international economics, follow careers in diplomacy or in the international civil service, work in political or economic journalism, or join multi-national companies at the management level.
www.virginia.edu /crees/gallatin1.html   (502 words)

  
 International relations of Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Switzerland has long participated in many activities including the Economic Commission for Europe UN Environment Program the UN High Commissioner for Refugees UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization UN Conference on Trade and Development UN Industrial Development Organization and the Universal Postal Union (UPU).
Switzerland also has joined UN economic imposed on Libya Sierra Leone UNITA (Angola) Liberia and Serbia / Montenegro.
Switzerland has furnished military observers and medical to several UN operations.
www.freeglossary.com /Federal_Department_of_Foreign_Affairs   (1116 words)

  
 International Relations and Security Network ISN - Links Library
GCSP is an international foundation established in 1995 within the framework of the Swiss contribution to the Partnership for Peace (PfP).
INU is a non-profit research institute dedicated to studying the epistemology of inter-civilizational relations and related matters such as globalization and universal civilization.
Focuses on international relations in the Asia-Pacific region and the economic, political and social development of Asian countries.
www.isn.ethz.ch /pubs/ll/output.cfm?service=linkslib&Parent=528   (1334 words)

  
 Education World® - *Social Sciences : Area Studies : Europe : Switzerland : General Resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Languages in Switzerland Language distribution and language relations in Switzerland, by the Swiss Embassy in the US.
Mother tongue in Switzerland First languages of the Swiss Population: Percentages of the 'National Languages' German, French, Italian, and Romansh according to the 1990 Census.
Switzerland sharing our differences A secondary class of Spreitenbach presents their life and country.
db.education-world.com /perl/browse?cat_id=3821   (377 words)

  
 David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies
Among the most international of cities, Geneva has a long history as a meeting place where world leaders have come together to negotiate treaties and agreements.
It is the birthplace and headquarters of the International Red Cross and its underpinning Geneva Convention was signed in 1864 and 1949, and the Additional Protocols in 1977.
Geneva’s international role is partly due to its crossroads location within Europe and 40,000 people involved in international diplomacy.
kennedy.byu.edu /isp/interngeneva.html   (586 words)

  
 NASA Office of External Relations: Deputy Associate Administrator for External Relations (Space Flight)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
O'Brien is responsible for NASA's interaction with Executive Branch offices and agencies; international relations for each NASA Mission Directorate; administration of export control and international technology transfer programs; the NASA History Office; NASA advisory councils and commissions.
O'Brien also was responsible for agreements related to Space Shuttle flights for international astronauts and NASA relations with other space agencies, such as those of Brazil and Israel.
As an Olmsted Scholar, he performed research in International Relations and Strategic Studies at the Graduate Institute of International Relations in Geneva, Switzerland.
www.hq.nasa.gov /office/oer/obrien.html   (449 words)

  
 Africa International Relations, Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping
It seeks to be an instrument of education and advocacy on behalf of justice for Africa.
Contains a history of relations with each country, information on trade, exchanges, important agreements, full text communiques between China and African countries, a directory of African diplomatic missions in China and Chinese embassies and consulates in Africa.
The Court's role is to settle in accordance with international law the legal disputes submitted to it by States, and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized international organs and agencies.
www-sul.stanford.edu /depts/ssrg/africa/intrel.html   (9321 words)

  
 Framework: Second Lens: Resource Base
A country's geography, its domestic food and energy supply, and its access to water can all affect international relations.
Switzerland's alpine geography allowed that nation to maintain neutrality during the world wars that engulfed the rest of Europe in the twentieth century.
The United States's development and westward expansion was aided by the physical protection offered by two large oceans that separated it from most of the eighteenth century's great powers.
www.wwnorton.com /internal/lenses/fr_res.htm   (403 words)

  
 Nat' Academies Press, Following the Money: U.S. Finance in the World Economy (1995)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Stamford, Conn. 1991b Discussion memorandum: An analysis of issues related to recognition and measurement of financial instruments.
National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies 1990 International Finance: Annual Report of the Chairman of the National Advisory Council on International Monetary and Financial Policies to the President and to the Congress for Fiscal Year 1990.
National Institute for Research Advancement 1991 Prospective international capital ownership patterns across the Pacific at the turn of the century.
www.nap.edu /books/0309048834/html/186.html   (3062 words)

  
 Literary Review: Political culture - Post Festum: Switzerland and the World
Our Federal Constitution of 1848 - the foundation of modern Switzerland which we hate so much to celebrate - was necessary because Europe no longer was the way the conservatives thought it should be.
And even Switzerland, the place in which we live, is in some ways a product of Europe.
When I wrote "Des Schweizers Schweiz" (Switzerland of the Swiss) in 1969, 1 said that I could not imagine that after twenty years Switzerland would still be the same.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m2078/is_n4_v36/ai_14304769   (1373 words)

  
 Study Abroad Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
International Studies, Organizations, and Social Justice: This program provides a thorough background in international studies, utilizing an experiential, case-study approach, and helps to deepen your understanding of the challenges faced by organizations that foster human rights, peacebuilding, environmental accountability, and sustainable development.
International Organizations: This program places graduate students in international relations, and related fields in internships with international organizations in Geneva.
International Hospitality Management Programme: Lausanne Hotel School provides university-level hospitality management education to talented and ambitious students who are aiming for top careers in the international hospitality industry.
www.studyabroad.com /simplehtml/white/Switzerland.html   (4034 words)

  
 International Relations Of Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 George Bush Presidential Library and Museum   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The President today announced his intention to nominate Hilary Paterson Cleveland to be a United States Commissioner on the International Joint Commission -- United States and Canada.
In addition, she has served as a visiting professor at American University School of International Service in Washington, DC, 1964; director of the Abbot Academy Association, 1976 - 1980; and director for public service of New Hampshire.
Cleveland graduated from Vassar College (B.A., 1948) and the Institute of International Relations in Geneva, Switzerland (M.A., 1950).
bushlibrary.tamu.edu /research/papers/1989/89103105.html   (144 words)

  
 International Relations Of Switzerland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kazem Jalali, met with heads of the Greek and Belgian parliamentary delegations in Geneva, Switzerland.
Switzerland to assist Kyrgyzstan in decrease of foreign debt
President of the republic thanked Switzerland for its...
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 National Review: Speaking from a glass house - Swiss government questions the United States' right to censure them for ...
The Nazis had to be appeased at least to the point of maintaining such neutrality as Switzerland exercised.
The prosecution could observe that it is one thing to exercise strict neutrality, or even to give in where Nazi demands were thought undeniable.
The challenge is to distinguish between them, and the governing class, which in Switzerland traded with the Nazis, in America forced Japanese-Americans into concentration camps and engaged in a diplomacy that delivered Eastern Europe into slavery for forty years.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1282/is_n13_v49/ai_19617243   (750 words)

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